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FCG 907S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 907S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,199 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emmisions reading 8.83 max4.50 (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs showing light surface corrosion

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin (lower)

Nearside Rear axle strap showing deterioration

Offside Front seat belt stalk protective coating showing damage

Offside Front stonechip damage

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

fuel pump has temporary cover

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,748 miles

rear suspension straps showing deterioration

travavl on hand brake , requiers futher adjustment

vehicle has been pre checked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,746 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

brake performance has not been checked due to brakes hose , and wheel cylinder .

front suspension arms all four bushes split and perished to excess seek replacements asap.

n/s/f washer jet inop

o/s/f brake hose perishing

rear leaf springs and front coil springs corroded

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering rack gaiters perishing

suspension has been checked with the use of shacker plates .

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,100 miles

N/s/r hub seal weeping.

N/s/r tyre detteriating.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,669 miles

N/s/r hub seal weeping.

N/s/r tyre showing shows of detteriation.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s/r hub seal weeping.

N/s/r tyre showing shows of detteriation.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,068 miles

N/s/r tyre detteriating.

n/s/r hub seal weeping.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s/r tyre detteriating.

n/s/r hub seal weeping.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r hub seal weeeping.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r hub seal weeeping.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,749 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r sill detteriating in places.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/r and o/s/r sill detteriating in places.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,420 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FCG 907S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCG 907S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FCG 907S registered?

FCG 907S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1977.

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The MOT history for FCG 907S shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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